Decision Taken By: CABINET MEMBER FOR Planning and Transportation
Decision No: D070054MEM
Date: 26th February 2007
Decision(s) and Reason(s)
Planning Gain Supplement - Consultation by Department for Communities and Local Government
Minutes
The report referred to the previously expressed opposition to the concept of Planning Gain Supplement (PGS) (Decision No D060085CAB). Details were given of a further consultation from the Department for Communities and Local Government on a proposed approach to the relationship between PGS and the planning system, together with a suggested response to the questions posed.
Following consideration by the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Planning and Transportation resolved that the Borough Council's strong opposition to the proposed Planning Gain Supplement, as previously stated, be reiterated and the detailed responses to the current consultation as set out in the report be endorsed, with particular emphasis on the need for unimpeded provision of affordable housing.
Reasons: As set out in the report submitted to the Planning and Transportation Advisory Board of 26 February 2007.
Signed M Balfour (Cabinet Member for Planning and Transportation)
Signed Leader: M Worrall
Signed Chief Executive: D Hughes
Date of Publication: 02 March 2007
This decision will come into force and may then be implemented on the expiry of 5 working days after publication unless it is called in.